Can you take vitamin C and folate together?

Yes — vitamin C and folate can be taken together, and both appear in daily formulas for women over 50. They're both water-soluble, they don't compete, and there's no need to space them apart. A single daily dose covers both, with or without food. One thing worth knowing is that taking a lot of folate can hide a vitamin B12 shortfall on some tests, so if you take high-dose folate it's worth mentioning to your doctor. If you take any prescription medication, check your supplement list with your doctor or pharmacist first.

What each one does

Vitamin C helps your body build collagen for skin that works like it should — it contributes to normal collagen formation. Folate is a B vitamin, and like other B vitamins it helps your body make energy from what you eat and helps your mind work the way it should. Their roles are different, so pairing them is straightforward.

Timing and how to take them

Both are water-soluble, so timing is flexible and there's no need to separate them. A single daily dose is the simplest approach, with or without food. Consistency day to day matters more than the exact hour you take them.

One thing to keep in mind about folate

Folate is generally well tolerated, but there's a nuance worth knowing: high intakes of folate can mask the blood-test signs of a vitamin B12 shortfall, which is why folate has a recognised upper level and why a modest, disclosed amount is sensible. If you take a separate high-dose folate or folic acid supplement, mention it to your doctor, especially if B12 is something you monitor. Vitamin C is water-soluble and well tolerated day to day; very large separate doses can simply upset some people's stomachs.

Where Vyelle fits

Vyelle Daily Renewal already contains both — 200 mg of vitamin C and 400 mcg of folate (methylfolate) — disclosed on the label, in one daily drink taken with your morning routine. Both sit at sensible everyday amounts. Within Vyelle, vitamin C helps your body build collagen for skin that works like it should, while folate helps your body make energy from what you eat. If you're on medication, clear the full ingredient list with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Related questions

See also: vitamin C and collagen formation (ingredient guide), active folate: methylfolate vs folic acid, can you take B12 and folate together, and can you take vitamin C and zinc together. For the full formula, see what's in Vyelle or the Vyelle Daily Renewal page.

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. This page is general information, not medical advice — if you take any prescription medication, check your supplement list with your doctor or pharmacist first.